Pharmacology OA material (Part 1) | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | WGU D236
Albuterol short acting
acute asthma attacks
Insomnia & difficulty
sleeping
, Salmeterol Long- acting= taken daily to control
ashtma Taken every 12 hours= even
without symptoms
Due not exceed more than 2x/day
You should not take these two drugs for the 1st sign of fluticasone or
salmeterol asthma attacks
If you are using a glucocorticoid and a bronchodilator, Use the bronchodilator 1st, wait 5 mins, then use the
glucocorticoid which order should you use it?
What should you avoid when taken Salmeterol or Beta- Atenolol, NSAIDS, Naproxen ,
Ibuprofen Albuteral
(Decongestants) Psedudophedrine/ phenylephrine used for rhinitis
vasococontriction of respiratory mucosa
What should be avoided when taken Decongestants Caffeine & Stimulants
What is the risk when taken decongestants rebound congestion (use sparingly)
use no more than 3 days
Side effects of Decongestants
nervousnes
s
palpitation
s insomnia
rebound congestion
Antihistamines allergies, motion sickness, urticaria
(hives) Blocks the histamine action
*Fall precaution because they cause sedation
DO NOT drive or operate heavy machinery
What patients should use antihistamines cautiously glaucoma
Side effects for antihistamines anticholergenic (can't see, spit, pee, or sh*t)
ACE Inhibitors (Linsinopril & Catopril) 1st choice in lowering BP
ANSWERS | WGU D236
Albuterol short acting
acute asthma attacks
Insomnia & difficulty
sleeping
, Salmeterol Long- acting= taken daily to control
ashtma Taken every 12 hours= even
without symptoms
Due not exceed more than 2x/day
You should not take these two drugs for the 1st sign of fluticasone or
salmeterol asthma attacks
If you are using a glucocorticoid and a bronchodilator, Use the bronchodilator 1st, wait 5 mins, then use the
glucocorticoid which order should you use it?
What should you avoid when taken Salmeterol or Beta- Atenolol, NSAIDS, Naproxen ,
Ibuprofen Albuteral
(Decongestants) Psedudophedrine/ phenylephrine used for rhinitis
vasococontriction of respiratory mucosa
What should be avoided when taken Decongestants Caffeine & Stimulants
What is the risk when taken decongestants rebound congestion (use sparingly)
use no more than 3 days
Side effects of Decongestants
nervousnes
s
palpitation
s insomnia
rebound congestion
Antihistamines allergies, motion sickness, urticaria
(hives) Blocks the histamine action
*Fall precaution because they cause sedation
DO NOT drive or operate heavy machinery
What patients should use antihistamines cautiously glaucoma
Side effects for antihistamines anticholergenic (can't see, spit, pee, or sh*t)
ACE Inhibitors (Linsinopril & Catopril) 1st choice in lowering BP
